At “The Malabou - Testing and Services” , we don’t just run tests. We work hand-in-hand with your technical teams to turn testing data into actionable insights, so you can make informed decisions faster, reduce risk, and accelerate product and process development.
Testing alone rarely solves the problem. The challenge is managing complex, long-duration programmes across multiple laboratories, time zones, and technical teams — and converting the results into decisions that drive outcomes.
Most labs focus on individual tests. Consultants advise but don’t execute. OEM test houses often have competing priorities or limited scope.
The Malabou fills that gap. We act as your technical extension on the ground, combining contemporary testing equipment with fully managed programmes, direct engineering oversight, and access to a network of ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories. This ensures evaluations can be completed in compressed timeframes — without sacrificing quality or rigour.
We collaborate closely with your engineers, metallurgists, and R&D staff to:
Translate testing data into meaningful insights
Ensure testing methodologies align with your design and operational requirements
Support decisions on materials, coatings, and processes
Reduce time-to-insight by leveraging parallel testing across multiple labs
By embedding ourselves into your technical workflow, we provide a single point of accountability while enabling your team to focus on innovation and product development.
We partner with:
Mining equipment manufacturers
Heavy machinery OEMs
Industrial asset owners
Consulting engineers and researchers
Clients benefit from clearly defined scopes, consolidated reporting, and on-the-ground oversight, without the burden of coordinating multiple labs or time zones.
We’re present in partner labs, verifying test methods, reviewing sample preparation, and working directly with lab metallurgists and technicians to ensure results are robust, traceable, and globally recognised.
Our ISO/IEC 17025-accredited network allows parallel testing across multiple labs, providing access to specialised rigs without capital outlay. This compresses programme timelines, enabling faster evaluation and decision-making.
We provide insights that matter:
FRAS Testing: Flame retardant and anti-static verification for polymers and elastomers used in mining, heavy machinery, and industrial environments.
SEM & EDAX: Microstructure, fracture, and elemental analysis for root-cause investigations and process improvements.
Extended-Time Material Testing: Real-world performance testing over months or years, capturing fatigue, creep, rupture, corrosion, oxidation, and environmental ageing.
This allows your technical teams to make confident, evidence-based decisions faster, whether validating a new coating, predicting component life, or optimising materials for extreme service conditions.
Accelerated evaluation: Parallel testing across multiple labs reduces timelines
Direct collaboration: Works with your technical teams to turn data into decisions
Access to contemporary equipment: No need for capital outlay, yet full testing capability
Traceable, accredited results:Globally recognised and compliant
Industry relevance: Optimised for mining, heavy machinery, and industrial sectors in Australia
Testing is conducted to ASTM, ISO, EN, AS/NZS, or client-specific standards — providing confidence in compliance, qualification, and global recognition.
The Malabou – Your partner in advanced materials testing and managed programmes. We give Australian technical teams the tools, oversight, and network they need to make informed decisions faster.